UK Status
Resident. Widespread and fairly common throughout most of the British Isles.
Montgomeryshire Status
Widespread and common throughout the county.
Wingspan
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M & F, 15-23mm.
Confusion species
None.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Wherever foodplant is found.
Foodplant
Thistle spp.
Lifestage data
Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds on the roots. Pupates in silken cocoon spun in the larval habitation. |
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